RNP Chapter 804 Flower God Birthday Festival (5)
Chapter 804 Flower God Birthday Festival (5)
In response to Paimon's doubts, Catherine simply smiled and said gently, "Although I stay behind the counter all day, I really don't need too many complicated functions."
"But always saying the same things and doing the same things, doesn't it feel like playing the same old Fontaine movie over and over again?"
"Wouldn't life become boring if it continued day after day?"
She gazed tenderly into the distance, as if narrating a sentiment hidden deep in her heart: "Just like an adventurer who has traveled across mountains, rivers, lakes and seas, measuring the world with his footsteps, and enriching his soul with his experiences—"
"The meaning of life is often hidden in this journey of continuous progress. Just like you, along the way, we see all the scenery and encounter all the stories."
Paimon listened intently, then nodded with a smile, "That's right! We really do like the local customs and practices of different places. Every city has its own unique flavor."
A hint of approval flashed in Catherine's eyes, and the corners of her lips curled up slightly: "Since you love it so much, please continue to move forward bravely."
“Remember, the true answer may not be waiting at the destination, but often hidden in every little detail of the journey.”
"Huh...why does this sound familiar?"
Paimon tilted his head, thinking: "I seem to have heard similar sentences somewhere recently..."
Caesar, who had been silent for a long time, slowly spoke in a low and meaningful voice, "What a wonderful metaphor! Miss Catherine's way of speaking reminds me of an old friend."
His tone was slightly profound, as if hinting at something. "But she must be immersed in heavy official duties right now, unable to stroll the streets leisurely like you, enjoying the hustle and bustle of the festival and the fragrance of flowers."
As he spoke, his eyes fell on Catherine vaguely, as if hiding an unspoken meaning.
Hearing this, Catherine just smiled helplessly and shrugged, with a tacit calmness in her expression.
After Caesar's reminder, Paimon slapped his head and said, "Oh right! I almost forgot to ask - Miss Catherine, why are you here?"
Ying also asked curiously, "Do you also like the Flower Goddess Birthday Festival?"
Catherine stroked the hem of her skirt, her tone calm yet warm. "It's not so much love as it is the special atmosphere of this city—lively, warm, and full of life. On a day like this, it's worth coming and seeing it in person."
She looked up at the petals dancing in the sky and said softly, "If festivals can bring laughter and comfort to people, then they have their own meaning."
After she finished speaking, she sighed slightly, as if she had noticed the passage of time: "But, I should go back too."
She turned to face Ying and her group, her smile as gentle as a spring breeze. "May you forge deep bonds with the people of this city, and may the gentle blessings of the grass element always linger around you."
After she finished speaking, she turned and left gracefully, her figure gradually blending into the bustling crowd, like a dream that ended quietly.
Until her back completely disappeared, Paimon whispered: "I always feel that Katherine today...is a little different from usual."
"You feel the same way, don't you?"
Ying folded her arms across her chest, her brows twitching slightly as she nodded thoughtfully, "It's hard not to see."
Caesar, still leaning against the wall, murmured, "Maybe it's because I've switched to rest mode. Don't worry about it, don't worry about it."
The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, but his eyes were as deep as the night. "As long as they don't disturb the Flower Goddess' Birthday Festival, even if the Fatui's Executor comes here in person, I'm willing to offer you a cup of tea."
"What's more, she's just a doll that knows how to smile."
[Underline this and record this. If the executor actually shows up, I'll see how you, Caesar, will handle it.]
[It doesn't seem like Catherine, is it a pirated copy?]
[Blessing of the Grass Element? Not just the Grass Element, but also the Wind Element, Rock Element, and Thunder Element.]
[Be more confident, you will also receive the blessings of the Wind God, Rock God, and Thunder God.]
[Caesar's words sounded a bit like a flag - he seemed to be sticking flags all over the old general on the stage.]
"If you still want to visit, please remember to leave before 10 p.m., as the venue will be closed at that time. Safety first."
"That's it for now. I still have some places to check to see if there are any omissions. I won't accompany you for now."
After Caesar finished speaking, he nodded slightly, then turned and left, his back steady and composed.
Ying and her friends excitedly entered the elaborately decorated Grand Bazaar. Colorful lanterns hung high, the fragrance of spices and scented teas mingled in the air, and the bustling market seemed like a moving scroll, overflowing with festive joy.
"Ying, Paimon, you're back?"
A female voice as gentle as the spring breeze sounded quietly, with a hint of joy and kindness.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Dina Zedai approaching slowly, a smile on her face, her clothes fluttering, as if carrying the spirit of the Flower Goddess Festival with her. She looked at Ying and her group, her eyes filled with the warmth of a long-awaited reunion. "I didn't see you during the preparations a few days ago. I was a little worried that you wouldn't miss the Flower Goddess Festival."
Ying smiled and responded, "How could we miss such an important festival? Everyone has put in so much effort, so of course we have to experience this beauty firsthand."
Dina Zedai nodded slightly, a hint of relief flashing in her eyes:
"Yes, tomorrow is the day the festival officially begins. We've been preparing for this day for so long... now we're actually a little nervous."
She smiled shyly, her voice a little softer, "To be honest, I'm a little worried. I'm afraid I won't do well enough and fail to live up to everyone's expectations..."
Paimon immediately shook his head and said in a firm tone of comfort:
"Don't worry! Caesar and you have put in a lot of hard work and attention to every detail. There won't be any mistakes, and it will definitely be a great success!"
Ying also added gently, "Little King of Auspicious Grass will surely be able to sense your sincerity and your heartfelt wishes. This belief in praying for the people is itself the most beautiful gift."
Upon hearing this, Dina Zedai's eyes lit up slightly, like the rising stars in the night sky. She smiled and said softly:
"Well... I hope that every traveler who comes to attend this celebration can find warmth and laughter in this celebration, and that the blessings of the Flower God will spread to every corner of Xumi."
"By the way...I heard you guys went to Port Omos recently?"
Ying scratched his head and smiled slightly. "To be precise, it's a return. After all, when we first came to Xumi, we landed at the port of Omos."
Dina Zedai's eyes flashed with surprise, and she whispered, "Revisiting an old place? Just hearing about it makes me excited... It must be a journey full of memories and adventures."
She paused, her eyes flickering slightly, and added softly, "...If I had the chance, I'd also like to see what that port looks like with my own eyes."
Just as her words were still lingering in the night wind, a somewhat helpless voice came from the side -
"Alas, young lady, if you really went to Port Ormos in your current health, I'm afraid it would be more than just a nuisance to me."
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Dishia lazily leaning on the edge of the flower bed. The moonlight outlined her thin but resolute figure, and her golden eyes were filled with her usual calmness and concern.
Paimon was startled and pointed at her from the air: "Dishia! You, you are actually eavesdropping on our conversation!"
Dixia raised her eyebrows slightly, her tone calm and unhurried: "To be precise, it is 'secret protection'. As a guard, it is my duty to pay attention to all the movements around my employer."
Dina Zedai couldn't help laughing and shook her head slightly:
"Okay, Dixia, I just said it casually. I just wanted to go, not really planning to take any risks. I'm still aware of my physical condition, haha."
Paimon blinked and asked curiously, "So... Dina Zedai, you've never actually visited Port Omos?"
This seemed a little unexpected - Ming Yuan's clinic was located in Port Omos, and Dina Zedai, as a long-term patient with magic scale disease who had been receiving treatment, should be quite familiar with the place.
She shook her head gently, her tone gentle but with a hint of regret: "Of course I have been there. But every time I came in a hurry, I was sent directly to the clinic for treatment. I never even had the chance to take in the scenery around the street.
"Later, Doctor Ming Yuan developed a medicine that could stabilize my condition. I was able to take the medicine regularly in Xumi City, and I never set foot in that port again."
As she spoke, she turned her head and her gaze fell gently on Dishia: "Tomorrow is the Flower Goddess' Birthday Festival, you should relax a little. Thank you so much for your hard work in protecting me all this time."
"Tonight, just consider it a small request from me and enjoy your holiday time."
Dixia was silent for a moment, and finally sighed: "...Well, even if you say that, it's hard for me to really feel at ease."
Dina Zedai's smile deepened, and she whispered, "Don't worry, my Miss Guardian Knight. I will take good care of myself."
Another long sigh.
"Okay..." Dixia finally agreed, "Just for tonight."
"Don't forget, tomorrow is the real highlight. The more lively the festival, the more likely it is to harbor restless thoughts. Those with ulterior motives love to take advantage of the chaos to strike."
The group chatted for a while, but as the night deepened, the topic came to an end quietly with Iya's yawns one after another.
Children always get sleepy early, and it was almost ten o'clock in the evening. The venue of the Flower Goddess Birthday Festival was about to close, and the lights were turned off one after another, as if the whole city was quietly urging them to go home.
Finally, everyone agreed to attend the celebration together tomorrow and then dispersed with a warm farewell.
Dina Zedai personally led Ying and her group to the hotel rooms that Caesar had carefully arranged for them.
After watching them settle down, Dina Zedai slowly turned around in the night breeze and blended into the quiet night of Xumi City.